Senior Proposal Manager
bswift
Cloud
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead Proposal Development: Drive the proposal lifecycle, including organizing and facilitating kickoff meetings, developing outlines, establishing schedules, and coordinating team activities.
- RFP Analysis: Review and interpret Request for Proposal (RFP) and related solicitation documents to ensure clear understanding of requirements and compliance.
- Content Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather technical, management, and past performance information that showcases KeenLogic’s capabilities and tailored solutions.
- Editing & Quality Assurance: Edit, revise, and proofread proposal sections for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with requirements.
- Review Management: Oversee color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, etc.), track feedback, and integrate revisions to strengthen the proposal.
- Production & Delivery: Coordinate final production, including formatting, version control, printing, binding, electronic submissions, and shipping, as needed.
- Proposal Assets Management: Develop, maintain, and organize proposal templates, graphics, boilerplate text, and a proposal content library to increase efficiency.
- Post-Proposal Analysis: Conduct debriefs and lessons-learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and apply insights to future proposals.
- Market Awareness: Stay current with industry trends, procurement regulations, and competitor activity to enhance proposal strategies and competitiveness.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing federal, state, or commercial proposal efforts.
- Strong understanding of government contracting, proposal best practices, and compliance standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, English, or related field preferred.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Skilled in editing, compliance checking, and storytelling within proposals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; experience with proposal automation tools a plus.
- Attributes: Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly to shifting requirements.
- Engagement Details: Type: Consultant / Independent Contractor ; As-needed basis, aligned with proposal opportunities and deadlines.
